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Wellesley students may select from more than 150 pre-approved programs of study. Select the "Pre-approved Programs" tab to see the full list. Programs featured in the side-bar may or may not be approved for Wellesley students. When in doubt, please contact the Office of International Study at ois@wellesley.edu.
Please note that some programs listed below are pre-approved by Wellesley. If you select one of these programs, you may need to petition the International Study Committee. For more information, please contact OIS.
Important Dates and Deadlines
All Wellesley students who intend to study abroad during the academic year (fall and/or spring) must declare a major and submit a Proposal to Study Away by December 1 each year. Please refer to the Office of International Study website (www.wellesley.edu/OIS/) for details.
"YES! It was great. There of course were difficult aspect to it, but overall I really enjoyed it and would do it again. "
Emily F Wellesley College
"I loved being abroad, it was fun and provided many opportunities to travel around Europe. The program was well run although the french university was not very challenging. I would say that this program is more about experiencing the french culture and less about academics. "
Sarah B Wellesley College
"Yes, I definitely grew as a person from being more independent in a new country, interacting with people who were so different from my own college, and learning about my own major from a different angle. "
Zahra G Wellesley College
"Yes - broadened my perspective, gained in-depth understanding of the EU and basic knowledge of German language, exposed to different cultures through frequent travelling, memorable experiences!"
Christine J Wellesley College
"Yes. I miss the environment of the AUC very much. I learned a lot about myself and was a unforgettable experience"
Whitney7 Wellesley College
"I have a better appreciation of valuing family, friends and health more than Americans seem to on a daily basis due to work constraints and stress. I really want to consider TCD as a grad school option, the cultural differences in Dublin in terms of life attitude make it a difficult option to ignore. "
Kayla S Wellesley College
"Yes it was so worthwhile! I have such a better understanding of working in Government. Because the Scottish Parliament is so new you do get to do much more than you might in an American internship. I had spent time in Scotland before so I don't think my perspective was greatly changed but you can't place a value on living in a f..."
Kelsey P Wellesley College
"Despite the administrative issues that were encountered during my stay, I was able to understand the Chinese education system by being part of it. This allowed me to better understand what it's like to be a student in China which is quite different than being a student at an International school. I also got to spend time getting..."
J L Wellesley College
"I loved being in a new environment and felt that even though I had problems with the classroom environment at Tsinghua and with the sense of isolation I felt at times from locals because of the living arrangements, I still got to know a lot of locals and got to explore the university and Beijing. I got to see how the Chinese uni..."
Mengyu H Wellesley College
"I learned that moving to a completely different country is do-able."
A student Wellesley College
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Lena S Wellesley College
"Yes. I learned a lot academically and personally through this experience. I also made wonderful friendships that I think will last a long time. I was glad that I took the chance and put myself out there to experience it. "
Esther I Wellesley College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new perspective on both America's culture and Wellesley's educational system by learning about those of Australia and the University of Melbourne, and I value them both much more now because of that. I also ended up catching the travel fever- I've been considering work, study, and volunte..."
Rebecca R Wellesley College
"My cultural awareness was already pretty high, and it didn't influence any future plans, but I had fun."
Rosalie D Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile in the sense that I became much more independent and traveled everywhere. I enjoyed my time in London and think that it was a great personal, rather than academic experience. "
Sophie J Wellesley College
"I am glad I studied abroad, but I wish I had picked a program that better suited my needs."
Molly E Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile to learn Spanish. That was my main goal and immersion is necessary to achieve that goal. It definitely made me realize that I hold some prejudices that I did not even know I could have. It was also a good respite from the rigors of Wellesley. It worked with my budget as well. "
Dorthea D Wellesley College
"Europe is so different from the US. It is good to get out of the bubble and get an idea what the real world is like. This should be a life-time expeirence."
Wenqing Y Wellesley College
"The program itself and it's personnel are superb. I just didn't like my too easy courses and didn't "click" with my host family. But it was worthwhile, and the excursions were a great learning experience for me. "
Jacqueline M Wellesley College
"Undoubtedly the most worthwhile experience of my life. Egypt is a fantastic place! I absolutely loved my time abroad, and I wish I were still there. I feel very connected to Egypt, I made long-lasting friendships. I am right there with the Egyptians during their protests (in spirit, clearly), and would never feel so strongly if ..."
Sana S Wellesley College
"Yes."
Merene B Wellesley College
"Definitely. Tnere were a lot of hurdles along the way, but I learned a lot about myself, the world, and others which made my time there worth while."
Jessica A Wellesley College
"Yes - I learned so much about Spain and the Spanish language and culture while I was there, and I was happy about my semester there."
Wendy D Wellesley College
"Absolutely, I want to go back right now!"
Emma C Wellesley College
"The experience itself was worthwhile - I got to travel around Europe, live the London student lifestyle, and make new and reconnect with old friends. What's not to like?"
Katherine C Wellesley College
